NEFU workshop on education in Norway

The eighth session of the international interdisciplinary workshop
“Cold Lands” organized by NEFU Department of Northern Studies has
begun. Tor Gjertsen, a professor at the University of Tromsø - the Arctic University of Norway, met with
students of the international distance courses of the Bachelor of Northern Studies (BNS).

NEFU and the University of Tromsø began working on this program in 2011. “NEFU students have the opportunity to get additional free education at one of the leading European universities”, said Tor Gjertsen.

“It is gratifying to note that NEFU students are trained entirely in English, and have shown good results in distance learning. Thus, this year five NEFU students will receive diplomas of the international standard, and three students can get a grant to study in Norway”, said Irina Dranaeva, BNS program coordinator at NEFU, senior lecturer of the Department of Northern Studies.

Professor Gjertsen is the coordinator of BNS advanced emphasis program Management of Local and Regional Development. He told the students about his program, the available courses, and grant support for the Russian students studying in the Arctic University of Norway. NEFU students, graduating from the university, participating in the international programs can apply for a Master’s Degree Program of the Arctic University of Norway (University of Tromsø).

“Cold Lands” workshop allows for NEFU students to meet with leading experts, scientists, and researchers of Northern and the Arctic Regions on various subjects: ecology, geography, economics, social sciences, engineering sciences, anthropology, culture of peoples of the North, and international cooperation.

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, research institutes and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the North. UArctic builds and strengthens collective resources and collaborative infrastructure that enables member institutions to better serve their constituents and their regions. Through cooperation in education, research and outreach we enhance human capacity in the North, promote viable communities and sustainable economies, and forge global partnerships.